Located in the heart of Old Québec in an historic house built in 1760, Portofino welcomes you to a warm, friendly environment where every meal is a celebration. For a romantic meal for two, business meetings, or to celebrate a special event with a group, as Old Québec’s premier Italian restaurant, Portofino is the place to be. With seating for up to 140 people, Portofino can accommodate your every need and expectation.
Portofino Brasserie Italienne provides a memorable dining experience characterized by its warm, authentic atmosphere and high-quality Italian cuisine. Many guests frequently praise the delicious pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and flavorful appetizers like the burrata and bruschetta. The service is often described as professional, friendly, and attentive, with staff members going out of their way to ensure a pleasant visit, even during busy periods. While the restaurant can become quite lively and bustling, this adds to the vibrant, cozy charm that makes it a popular destination for both locals and travelers. With a wide selection of wines and consistently well-prepared meals, the restaurant remains a highly recommended stop for anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience in the heart of Old Quebec.
Boy am I glad my arm got twisted to go here. The food smelled & looked so good that I actually extended my meal time to have a late dinner. & yes it is absolutely worthwhile.
One of our friends kids had two chicken parmesan it was so good. & he's a picky eater. This was the biggest meal I'd seen him eat on our trips.
I grabbed the Portofino Charcuterie Board. So many great options & this gave me a plethora of food, flavors & experiences. Very possible the best bruschetta I've ever eaten. Perfect little bit of foccaccia; toasted crunchy with a soft interior dough. Nice meats, fresh tomato & mozzarella. Could have had a more perfect dinner.
& look at that dinner size Caesar. Imagine that with some chicken, it was huge. We all shared so it worked out quite well.
Pizza was also done well. Good dough, nice toppings & a good dough.
Service also top notch. We dropped a knife & a new one was delivered in a time that felt like it was before it hit the ground. Great people took care of our table.
If I could have fit it in I would have tried their desserts. They looked amazing. There's always next time!
Made a reservation but arrived early & they were able to seat us. We ate inside, which given the weather was fine. But outside would be lovely. The TV had the World Cup on, but it did not lead to a loud experience. We did have a cold down vent right over our table but perhaps it shut off, as I didn't notice it after a while. My husband was very happy with the beer selection. They had an extensive by-the-glass wine list & even more from which to choose if you wanted a whole bottle. We shared a burrata, which was excellent. Just the right amount of pesto & basalmic & a couple other tiny bits of sauces that were also good. My husband had veal & I had a goat cheese-stuffed pasta dish-a small serving, which after the burrata was the perfect size. We had planned on beaver tails for dessert elsewhere, so didn't try that here. Our waitress was wonderful. Friendly & attentive & very patient with my attempts to practice my French.
Jun 16, 2026
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We had an appetizer, meal, wine & dessert. Our waitress selected a very good wine at a fair price. The food was good, & then we (shouldn't) had a delightful dessert. A happy experience.
Restaurant bien établi dans le secteur touristique du Vieux-Québec. Nous avons été très bien accueillis malgré le fait que nous n'avions pas de réservation & que le restaurant était bondé. Menu bien garni de tout les classiques italien. Comme entrée nous avons choisi la burrata, très bonne. Comme repas, la lasagne di casa, savoureuse à souhait & très bonne portion. L'autre repas, le risotti aux champignons, divin. Un des meilleur à vie. Pour dessert le traditionnel tiramisu délicieux & très généreux ainsi que l'affogato au galiano inoubliable. Service impeccable malgré le fait qu'un important groupe est arrivé dans notre section. Valeur sur dans le Vieux-Québec
Je suis venue avec ma grand-mère pour mon anniversaire & c'est Camille qui s'est occupée de nous. Elle a été d'une gentillesse exceptionnelle & nous a même offert un dessert pour mon anniversaire ! La nourriture est succulente, le personnel est adorable & l'ambiance est vraiment authentique, on recommande !!!
La nourriture est excellente, c'est délicieux. Les entrées de bruschetta & boule d'aranchini sont aussi superbe. Les pâtes, linguine aux crevettes, fettuchini Alfredo & ceux au fruits de mer... Tous très bon. Les desserts aussi sont excellents surtout le volcano caramel. Le seul truc c'est que c'est cher, 39 pour des pâte... Sinon c'est bien
It was good there was no waiting for a table & food was very good then we ate dessert that we recommend for you the tiramisu recommended place if you like Italian
I just had such an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant that I'm literally still sitting here writing this review. From the appetizers to dessert, everything was so good & tasted so authentic.
The service was incredible, & our waitress Paula was honestly the best-so kind, attentive, & helpful. Not to mention so pretty!!! She kept checking in on us to make sure we were good without ever being too much.
Every bite had me going'mmmm! Wow!!.' It's been a minute since I've had Italian food, & I'm so glad I chose this spot. So, so good-I'm leaving here super happy!
We were so happy with service, the food & a great atmosphere. I had the focaccia which was warm & had a bit of spring in the bread. The pasta I had was the fettuccine pesto. It was rich, delicious, sprinkled with toasted pine nuts , & the added some yummy parmigiana cheese at the table. Dessert was a caramel volcano & it was the perfect sharing size.
